Tamil Nadu Sampark Kranti Express
The 12651 / 12652 Tamil Nadu Sampark Kranti Express is one of the Sampark Kranti Express trains, operating on India's broad gauge network that connects Madurai (code: MDU) and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station(code: NZM)in New Delhi via Trichy, Villupuram, Chennai Egmore, Vijaywada, Nagpur, Bhopal, a distance of approximately 2,676 kilometres (1,663 mi) in 42 hours, 5 mins, maintaining an average speed of 63 km/h (39 mph).
| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Sampark Kranti Express | ||||
| First service | 19 September 2004 [1] | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Madurai Junction (MDU) | ||||
| Stops | 13 | ||||
| End | Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 2,676 km (1,663 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 42 Hours 5 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | Bi-weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12651/12652 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 1st Class, AC 2 Tier, Ac Three Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | Available | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | ICF Coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 63 km/h (39 mph) average with halts | ||||
| Timetable number(s) | 7 / 7A[2] | ||||
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Overview
This bi-weekly train was introduced to provide a quicker journey from New Delhi to Tamil Nadu. Southern Railway began operating the train on 19 September 2004[1]. The train links the southern part of Tamil Nadu with the national capital along with Thirukural Express.
Coach composition
• 1 AC First Cum AC Two Tier • 4 AC Three Tier • 8 Sleeper Class • 5 Unreserved • 2 SLR
Route & Halts
It runs, Madurai Junction via Dindigul Junction, Tiruchirappalli Junction, Villupuram Junction, Chengalpattu, Tambaram, Chennai Egmore, Vijayawada, Balharshah, Nagpur, Bhopal Junction, Jhansi Junction to Hazrat Nizamuddin.
Traction
This route is fully electrified and it is hauled by a Royapuram based WAP 7 locomotive or Arakkonam / Erode based WAP 4 locomotive from end to end.
References
- "Sampark Kranti Express trains". Government of India. Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 1 October 2004.
- "Time Table of Madurai - Hazrat Nizamuddin Sampark Kranti Express" (PDF). Indian Railways. Southern Railway zone. pp. 37 (87), 41 (91). Retrieved 2 February 2014.
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